Agronometrics Shorts: Fresh produce imports from Mexico continue to climb in the U.S. market - USDA

The strength of Mexico’s access to the U.S. market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new U.S. food safety standards.

January 02 , 2024

Sun Belle announces availability of seasonal red currants

According to Sun Belle, these pearl-shaped berries are good on cheese and grazing boards, with game and poultry, and in salads.

January 02 , 2024

Ecuadorian banana exports regain steam in 2023

The EU and Russia maintained their positions as main markets, accounting for 29% and 21% of total shipments, respectively.

January 02 , 2024

Challenging scenario for Ecuadorian pitahaya growers

Currently, low prices have made the fruit unprofitable because they are not able to obtain quality fruit and some producers are being forced to close their crop.

December 22 , 2023

World apple production recovering in 2024

U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.

December 22 , 2023

GrubMarket acquires A&B Tropical Produce

A&B is best known for sourcing tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables from producers domestically and from eleven countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. 

December 22 , 2023

Mexican workers arrive in Florida for harvest season

For the next few months, the workers will help harvest strawberries, cantaloupes, and various vegetables from farms across the state.

December 22 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Cherry prices trending high during the holiday season

Chilean cherry prices are currently trending at $60.21 per package in the U.S. market, about 11% higher compared to week 48 of 2022.

December 21 , 2023

Higher price for Mexican avocados 

A particularly hot and dry year has caused size issues, especially in the early varieties like Mendez, which pushed prices down at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. 

December 21 , 2023

New Zealand luxury cherry exports doubling in 2024

The increase marks the second commercial year on the market for Southern Fruits International’s Beyond-brand cherries, which are produced at two significant orchards spanning about  400 acres in Central Otago.

December 21 , 2023